Love is universal and different cultures have fashioned, for centuries, enough symbols of love to rival stars for brilliance and to match flowers for variety. Popular representations of love are printed onto boxes of chocolates, hanging from necklaces, or drawn on signs next to fresh roses.
Although Cupid, hearts and roses are the most commonly used images in American Valentine's, they are far from being the only love symbols. Discover the most common love symbols used today.

The world's largest diamond was the Cullinan, found in South Africa, Transvaal in January 26 1905. It weighed 3,106.75 carats uncut. It was given as a gift for VII. Edward by the pretorian government. Later, it was cut into the Great Star of Africa (Cullinan I.), weighing 530.2 carats, the Lesser Star of Africa(Cullinan II.), which weighs 317.40 carats, and 104 other smaller diamonds of nearly flawless colour and clarity. They now form part of the British crown jewels. Other large diamonds...

By the time gemstones appear in our jewelry they've been cut or polished, but they've not been treated or altered in other ways. What kind of gemstones are out there?
Gemologists agree that all gems are considered precious, although the four "cardinal gems" are usually the most valuable. Factors influencing the value of gemstones are attractiveness, durability, rarity, fashion, and size.
More info on natural gemstones...